ABOUT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Our History

The Walhonding Valley Historical Society was formed in 2001 -- the culmination of a vision by community leader Marvin Davis, who died two years earlier. Marvin wished there to be a way for people to share in preserving the past for future generations so they can cherish its traditions and learn from its lessons. The Society is governed by a Board of Trustees, which has adopted bylaws and incorporated with the state as a non-profit corporation.

Our Mission

The primary purposes of the Walhonding Valley Historical Society are as follows:

To preserve the history of the community, its people, historical sites, and artifacts in the Walhonding Valley area

To maintain the WVHS Museum

To display items of local historical interest and value

To catalog, record and preserve information concerning historical sites, buildings, people, events, and artifacts of the areas represented by the WVH Society

To promote the dissemination of knowledge concerning local history

To conduct programs which will promote interest in the history of the area and raise funds for the Society